Bilingual Educational Diagnostician #ESC1241

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Position Details:

• Title: Bilingual Educational Diagnostician


• Location: Manor, TX


• Duration: 
  
  
  
  • Start Date: October 8, 2026
  
  
  • End Date: May 28, 2027
  
  


• Onsite/Virtual: Onsite


• Position Type: Contract


• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, from Monday to Friday


• Student Age Group: District-wide (may be assigned to one or multiple campuses)

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive bilingual evaluations in English and another language (Spanish preferred).


• Assess cognitive abilities, academic achievement, language development, learning disabilities, and processing disorders.


• Differentiate language acquisition needs from learning disabilities.


• Administer, score, and interpret standardized assessment instruments.


• Prepare comprehensive Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE) reports.


• Determine eligibility for special education services.


• Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings.


• Assist with the development and review of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).


• Communicate evaluation findings and recommendations to families, preferably in their native language.


• Collaborate with special education teachers, general education staff, Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSPs), Speech-Language Pathologists, administrators, and families.


• Maintain compliance with IDEA, TEA regulations, and district policies.


• Maintain accurate evaluation records, timelines, and required documentation.


• Provide instructional recommendations based on assessment results.


• Support campus staff in interpreting assessment data and implementing appropriate interventions.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Educational Diagnostician, Special Education, School Psychology, or a related field.


• Valid Texas Educational Diagnostician certification.


• Bilingual proficiency in English and another language (Spanish strongly preferred).


• Knowledge of bilingual assessment practices and culturally responsive evaluations.


• Strong understanding of IDEA, TEA regulations, ARD, and IEP processes.


• Experience administering and interpreting standardized educational assessments.


• Previous experience serving bilingual or multilingual student populations.


• Strong report writing and data analysis skills.


• Training in culturally and linguistically appropriate assessment practices.


• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.